Forest Department issues notice to actor Vikram over Lar Gibbon video
Tamil film actor Vikram has received a notice from the Forest Department after posting a social media video featuring a Lar Gibbon. The video, which showed the actor interacting with the primate, prompted authorities to investigate the legality of keeping the animal as a pet. Officials have requested documentation regarding the ownership of the gibbon, which is linked to a farm in Erode. The incident has raised concerns about the possession of protected wildlife species in India.
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What Happened
Actor Vikram posted a video on social media showing him petting and hugging a Lar Gibbon. The footage went viral, leading the Forest Department to issue a notice to the actor seeking an explanation. Authorities have also initiated an inspection of a farm in Erode owned by K. Keshavanathan to verify the legal status and documentation of the animal.
Keeping certain primate species as pets is prohibited under Indian wildlife protection laws. The investigation aims to determine if the necessary ownership certificates were obtained for the animal. If the required documentation cannot be produced, the actor and the farm owner may face legal consequences for violating regulations concerning protected wildlife.
Key Facts
- Actor Vikram posted a video on social media featuring a Lar Gibbon.
- The Forest Department issued a notice to the actor seeking an explanation.
- Authorities are inspecting a farm in Erode owned by K. Keshavanathan.
- The Lar Gibbon is a protected species under wildlife laws.
- Officials have requested ownership documentation for the animal.
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